In this episode of My Rejection Story, host Alice Draper interviews Nick Courtright, the CEO of Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publishing company, and author himself, who shares his journey through rejection and the lessons learned along the way. Nick discusses the impact of rejection on his career, the importance of hybrid publishing, and the support authors can receive in this model. He emphasizes the emotional journey of writing and publishing, the significance of audience engagement, and the need for authors to take charge of their creative destinies. Nick also explores the themes of his latest book, 'The Forgotten World', which reflects on American identity in a global context.
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Chapters:
00:00 Nick’s Rejection Story
04:11 Building a Hybrid Publishing Company
11:00 Author Questions About Hybrid Publishing
20:23 The Support Offered By Hybrid Publishing
27:16 Navigating Thoughts on Hybrid Publishing
29:47 Choosing the Right Publisher
32:08 Resilience in the Face of Rejection
33:58 Craft Improvement and Taking Risks
36:43 Nick’s Writing and Influences
53:07 Taking Charge of Your Creative Destiny